Elementary Visual School Arts

Rigorous Curriculum Design

Unit Plan

Subject (s) Visual Arts

Grade/Course Third Grade

Unit of Study Landscape: Pattern and Rhythm

Unit Type Topical Skills-based X Thematic

Pacing 4 - 5 Sessions

Priority Standards or Learning Outcomes

Supporting Standards/Outcomes

3.V.2 Apply creative and critical thinking skills to artistic expression.

Clarifying Priority Standards or Learning Outcomes

Supporting Standards/Outcomes

3. V.2.1 Create art through a process that includes generating ideas,
   planning solutions, and producing original art.


4. V.2.2 Use personal point of view and experiences as sources for
   creating art.


5. V. 2.3 Create art from realistic sources of inspiration.

Name of Unit: Landscape

Lesson Plans Description Pacing

Day 1: Introduction
Introduce the landscapes
of David Hockney and
compare and contrast his
work with Erika Wade.

Read, Explorations in Art,

pp. 54-57. Warm and Cool

Colors (landscapes), and

Pattern and Rhythm

Fantasy Land

1 Session